Alinco DJ-A40 User manual

Thank you for purchasing your new Alinco transceiver. Please read this manual

carefully before using the product to ensure full performance, and keep this

manual for future reference as it contains information on after-sales service.

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reference.

UHF FM Transceiver

Instruction Manual

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DJ-A40

A3.130731

ALINCO, INC.

Yodoyabashi Dai-bldg 13F

4-4-9 Koraibashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka 541-0043 Japan

Phone: +81-6-7636-2362 Fax: +81-6-6208-3802

http://www.alinco.com

E-mail:[email protected]

Copyright Alinco, lnc. PS0786/FNEG-NI

Printed in China

UHF FM Transceiver / 400-470MHz

All EU and EFTA member states. Operator

license is required.

Introduction

Thank you very much for purchasing this excellent Alinco transceiver. Our products are ranked among the

nest in the world. This radio has been manufactured with state of the art technology and it has been tested

carefully at our factory. It is designed to operate to your satisfaction for many years under normal use.

Please read this manual completely from the rst page to the last, to learn all the functions the

product offers. It is important to note that some of the operations may be explained in relation

to information in previous chapters. By reading just one part of the manual, you may risk not

understanding the complete explanation of the function.

Before transmitting

There are many radio stations operating in to the frequency ranges this product covers. Be careful not to

cause interference when transmitting around such radio stations.

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Lightning

Any person is not safe outdoor during thunderstorm and lightning. This condition is getting worse if

somebody keeps a hand-held radio; chances of being hit by lightning are doubled since lightning may

hit a radio antenna as well. At this time, there is no hand-held radio having any kind of protection against

lightning current (which is higher than10 kA.). Note also that no car provides adequate protection of its

passengers or drivers against lightning as well. Therefore, Alinco will not take responsibility for any danger

associated with using its hand-held radios outdoor or inside the car during lightning.

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About IP54 rating / Dust and splash resistant

About IP54 rating

5: Dust protected /Ingress of dust is not entirely prevented, but it must not enter in sufcient quantity to

interfere with the satisfactory operation of the equipment; complete protection against contact.

4: Splashing water / Water splashing against the enclosure from any direction shall have no harmful effect.

Test duration: 5 minutes / Water volume: 10 litters per minute /Pressure: 80~100 kN/m²

The IP54 designation provides for limited dust and splash proong of the radio per specied above. This

compatibility is factory guaranteed for a period of one year provided all the jack covers are securely in

place, any accessories connected must be specied genuine Alinco accessories and the radio has not

been disassembled by the customer. The factory has tested and made the equipment compatible to IP54

certication during engineering. However, please understand that this equipment is NOT certied IP54

compliant but is designed to remain operational when used in hard conditions and is in no way stating

that you should attempt to wash the radio for cleaning. Warranty will not cover radios that are water/dust

damage due to negligence or misuse of the product.

The warranty period of dust and splash resistance is the same as the period of the product warranty.

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Covering ranges

You may expect a range of approx.3km/2 miles or more at high-power when located on a at, noise-free

place like on a beach.However,it may vary drastically depending on how to wear and carry the radios,

surrounding locations/conditions and static noise levels (below or near power transmission lines), etc. In

urban areas with many buildings or inside a building, such covering range will become drastically short

even to several tens of meters.

■ Output power selectable 4W/2W/0.5W

■ 128 PC-programmable channels

■ Li-Ion battery pack and stand-charger as standard accessories

■ Alphanumeric name tags

■ FM broadcasting 76-108MHz receiver built-in

■ Selectable Battery-save parameters

■ Busy Channel Lockout

■ Voice Compander (Reduce Noise & enhance audio clarity)

■ Inversion Scramble(Analog encryption)

■ Sub-tone (CTCSS/DCS) Encode/ Decode and DTMF/ANI

■ VOX built-in

■ Voice prompt in English, Emergency Kill/Stun/Waken, Alarm signal, Various scan

modes, Key lock, Wide/Narrow operations and more at NO extra costs.

Features

Conformity Symbols

Tested to comply MIL-STD-810G

-Shock: Method 514.6/I,IV -Vibration: Method 516.6/I

SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION

Warning: Please Read Carefully

A transceiver generates RF (Radio Frequency) electromagnetic energy while transmitting. This Alinco

transceiver is designed for and classied as “Occupational Use Only", meaning it must be used minimum

necessary only during the course of employment by employees aware of the hazards, and the ways

to minimize such hazards. This transceiver is NOT intended for use by the “General Population” in an

uncontrolled environment. This transceiver has been required “SAR-Standard” tested and complies with

the FCC RF exposure limits for “Occupational Use Only”.

To ensure that your expose to RF electromagnetic energy is within the allowable limits for occupational

use, always adhere to the following guidelines:

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DO NOT operate the transceiver without a proper antenna attached, as it may damage the transceiver

and may also cause you to exceed FCC RF exposure limits. A proper antenna is the genuine antenna

supplied with this transceiver by Alinco or ones specically authorized by the antenna manufacturer for

use with this transceiver.

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DO NOT transmit for more than 50% during the time of employment (50% duty cycle or less).

Transmitting excessive amount of time can cause RF exposure compliance requirements to be

exceeded. Please carefully read this instruction manual to learn how to transmit and stop transmitting

before starting to use it.

•

ALWAYS keep the antenna at least 3 cm (1 inch) away from your body when transmitting and only use

the original belt clips when attaching the transceiver to your body (Unauthorized attachment devices may

help radiating more electromagnetic energy). To obtain the best sound quality during communications,

hold the antenna at least 6 cm (2 inches) from your mouth, and slightly off to one side.

•

Use only the genuine Alinco accessories listed in this instruction manual for RF safety. Third party

accessories are not guaranteed for RF safety by Alinco.

The above provides the information needed to make users of this transceiver aware of RF exposure, and

what to do to assure that this transceiver operates with the FCC RF exposure limits.

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Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility

During transmissions, a transceiver generates RF energy that can possibly cause interference with other

devices and/or systems.

To avoid such interference, turn off the transceiver in areas where signs are posted to do so. NEVER

operate transceivers in areas that are sensitive to electromagnetic radiation such as hospitals, blasting

sites, aboard aircraft and similar advanced vehicles etc. Do not expose magnetic cards such as credit

cards in a very close vicinity to a transceiver; it may erase the magnetic data. A person using medical

devices such as a pacemaker MUST NOT use this transceiver, as interference may cause malfunction to

such medical devices.

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Occupational/Controlled Use

This product is used in situations that users are exposed to RF as consequence of their employment

provided those users are fully aware of the potential RF hazards and can exercise control over their

exposure.

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This transceiver is NOT ATEX approved and NOT intended for the use in hazardous explosive

atmospheres.

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California residents only: Please note per Proposition 65 that Li-Ion battery pack in this product

may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other

reproductive harm.

FCC INFORMATION

FOR CLASS B UNINTENTIONAL RADIATORS:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant

to part 15 of the FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential

installation.

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in

accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there

is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined

by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or

more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. ●

ncrease the separation between the equipment and receiver. ●

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. ●

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. ●

FOR CUSTOMERS IN CANADA :

Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio

exempts de licence.

L'EXPLOITATION EST AUTORISéE AUX DEUX CONDITIONS SUIVANTES :

(1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et

(2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est

susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.

Alert

Environment and condition of use

Use of this product may be prohibited or illegal outside of your country. Be informed in advance when you

travel.

It is recommended that you check local trafc regulations regarding the use of a radio equipment while

driving. Some countries prohibit or apply restrictions for the operation of radios and mobile- phones while

driving.

Do not use this product in close proximity to other electronic devices, especially medical ones. It may

cause interference to those devices.

Keep the radio out of the reach of children.

In case a liquid leaks from the product, do not touch it. It may damage your skin. Rinse with plenty of cold

water if the liquid contacted your skin.

Never operate this product in facilities where radio products are prohibited for use such as aboard aircraft,

in airports, in ports, within or near the operating area of business wireless stations or their relay stations.

The manufacturer declines any responsibilities against loss of life and/or a property due to a failure of this

product when used to perform important tasks like life-guarding, surveillance, and rescue.

Do not use multiple radios in very close proximity. It may cause interference and/or damage to the

product(s).

Risk of explosion if battery is replaced with an incorrect type.

Handling this product

The manufacturer declines any responsibilities against loss of life and property due to a failure of this product

when used with or as a part of a device made by third parties.

Use of third party accessory may result in damage to this product. It will void our warranty for repair.

Be sure to reduce the audio output level to minimum before using an earphone or a headset. Excessive

audio may damage hearing.

Do not open the unit without permission or instruction from the manufacturer. Unauthorized modication or

repair may result in electric shock, re and/or malfunction and voids warranty.

Do not operate this product in a wet place such as in a shower room. It may result in electric shock, re and/

or malfunction, This product is splash-proof but not a complete water-proof.

Do not place the product in a container carrying conductive materials, such as water or metal in close

proximity. A short-circuit to the product may result in electric shock, re and/or malfunction.

About chargers

Do not use adapters other than having the specified voltage. It may result in electric shock, fire and/or

malfunction,Never turn on the radio while charging.

Do not plug multiple devices using an adapter into a single wall outlet. It may result in overheating and/or re.

Do not handle adapter with a wet hand. It may result in electric shock.

Securely plug the adapter into the wall outlet. Insecure installation may result in short-circuit, electronic shock

and/or re.

Do not use the adapter if the plug or socket contacts are dirty. Overheating and/or short-circuiting may result

in re, electric shock and/or damage to the product.

In case of emergency

In case of the following situation(s), please turn off the product, switch off the source of power,

then remove or unplug the power-cord. Please contact your local dealer of this product for service

and assistance. Do not use the product until the trouble is resolved. Do not try to troubleshoot the

problem by yourself.

When a strange sound, smoke and/or strange odor comes out of the product. ●

When the product is dropped or the case is broken or cracked. ●

When a liquid penetrated inside. ●

When a power cord (including DC cables, AC cables and adapters) is damaged ●

For your safety, turn off then remove all related AC lines to the product and its accessories from the wall outlet

if a thunderstorm is likely.

Maintenance

Do not open the unit and its accessories. Please consult with your local dealer of this product for service and

assistance

About transceiver

Alert

Environment and condition of use

Do not use the product in proximity to a TV or a radio. It may cause interference or receive interference.

Do not install in a humid, dusty or insufciently ventilated place. It may result in electric shock, re and/or

malfunction.

Do not install in an unstable or vibrating position. It may result in electric shock, re and/or malfunction when/

if the product falls to the ground.

Do not install the product in proximity to a source of heat and humidity such as a heater or a stove. Avoid

placing the unit in direct sunlight.

Be cautious of a dew formation. Please completely dry the product before use when it happens.

Be cautious of the whip antenna when carried in your shirt-pocket etc. It may make contact with your eye and

cause injury.

Do not connect devices other than specified ones to the jacks and ports on the product. It may result in

damage to the devices.

Turn off and remove the power source (AC cable, DC cable, battery, cigar cable, charger adapter etc.) from

the product when the product is not in use for extended period of time or in case of maintenance.

Never pull the cord alone when you unplug AC cable form the wall outlet.

Use a clean, dry cloth to wipe off dirt and condensation from the surface of the product. Never use thinner or

benzene for cleaning.

Check with your local waste ofcials for details on recycling or proper disposal of the electronics product,

battery-packs and accessories in your area.

PC PROGRAMMING

NOTE: The utility software may be available to distributors/dealers only. USB programming cable is required. The

manufacturer will not release the software to unauthorized party so please contact your dealer for details.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

STANDARD ACCESSORIES .........................................................................................................................................01

Standard Accessories ................................................................................................................................................01

OPERATION MODE (VFO mode and Channel mode) ................................................................................................02

KEY OPERATIONS / QUICK CHART ...........................................................................................................................04

BATTERY INFORMATION .............................................................................................................................................11

Charging Operation ....................................................................................................................................................11

Battery Charger Type .................................................................................................................................................11

Notice for Charging Battery ........................................................................................................................................11

How to Charge the battery pack .................................................................................................................................13

INSTALLATION & CONNECTION .................................................................................................................................15

How to Store the Battery ............................................................................................................................................15

Installing / Removing the Li-ion Battery ......................................................................................................................15

Installing / Removing the Antenna ..............................................................................................................................16

Installing / Removing the Belt Clip .............................................................................................................................16

Accessories ................................................................................................................................................................17

Installing the Hand Strap ............................................................................................................................................17

GETTING ACQUAINTED ...............................................................................................................................................18

LCD Display ...............................................................................................................................................................18

Front Panel .................................................................................................................................................................19

Side Panel ..................................................................................................................................................................20

BASIC OPERATIONS ....................................................................................................................................................21

Power On and off .......................................................................................................................................................21

Adjusting Audio output level .......................................................................................................................................21

Emergency Alarm Function ........................................................................................................................................22

Change between Main Channel and FM Radio .........................................................................................................22

FM radio station scanning ..........................................................................................................................................22

Frequency Input by Keypad .......................................................................................................................................23

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Channel Input by Keypad ...........................................................................................................................................23

Adjusting Channel / Frequency By "

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B

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" Key & "

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C

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" Key ..............................................................................23

Monitor / Squelch Off .................................................................................................................................................24

Receiving ...................................................................................................................................................................24

Transmitting................................................................................................................................................................25

Side Key

【

PF1

】

Function Instruction ........................................................................................................................25

Side Key

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PF2

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Function Instruction ........................................................................................................................26

Switch between VFO and Frequency+Channel Mode ...............................................................................................26

ADVANCED OPERATIONS ...........................................................................................................................................27

Editing Channels ........................................................................................................................................................27

Deleting Channels ......................................................................................................................................................27

Turn On/ Off FM Radio receiver .................................................................................................................................27

Enable /Disable Beeping ............................................................................................................................................28

CTCSS / DCS Scan(Works only when CTCSS/DCS are preprogrammed) ...............................................................28

Offset Frequency Direction Setup ..............................................................................................................................28

Frequency/Channel Scan ...........................................................................................................................................29

Channel Scan Skip .....................................................................................................................................................30

Priority Scan(Preprogramming of PRI channel is required) .......................................................................................30

TX Power Selection ....................................................................................................................................................31

DTMF Code Enquiry and Setup .................................................................................................................................31

Manually Transmitting DTMF Tones ...........................................................................................................................31

Remotely Kill / Revive ................................................................................................................................................33

Remotely Stun / Revive ..............................................................................................................................................33

Frequency Reverse / Talk Around ON/OFF ...............................................................................................................34

Keypad Lock ..............................................................................................................................................................35

Operating Parameter Setting......................................................................................................................................35

Tone Squelch / DCS squelch (Sub tone CTCSS / DCS ) Decode Tone Setup ..........................................................36

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Tone Squelch / DCS squelch (Sub tone CTCSS / DCS ) Encode Tone Setup ..........................................................36

Tone Squelch / DCS squelch (Sub tone CTCSS / DCS) Encode/Decode tones synchronized setup .......................37

Offset Frequency ........................................................................................................................................................38

Wide/ Narrow Channel-spacing Selection ..................................................................................................................38

Frequency Reverse or Talk Around ............................................................................................................................39

Inversion scrambling (Encryption) ..............................................................................................................................39

Voice Compander (Reduce noise & enhance audio clarity) .......................................................................................40

Busy Channel Lockout ...............................................................................................................................................40

Turn On/Off Optional Signaling function .....................................................................................................................41

Signaling Relations ....................................................................................................................................................42

PTT ID ........................................................................................................................................................................43

TX OFF (Transmission Prohibited) ...........................................................................................................................43

Whisper ......................................................................................................................................................................44

SET MODE OPERATIONS ............................................................................................................................................45

Set Mode Setting ........................................................................................................................................................45

Voice Prompt ..............................................................................................................................................................45

Time-Out-Timer(TOT).................................................................................................................................................46

Voice Operated Transmission (VOX)(An optional earphone-microphone is necessary)............................................46

VOX Delay ................................................................................................................................................................47

VOX Beep .................................................................................................................................................................47

Frequency Step Size Setup .......................................................................................................................................48

Squelch Level .............................................................................................................................................................48

Battery Save ..............................................................................................................................................................49

LCD Backlight operation ............................................................................................................................................49

LCD Backlight Color Setup ........................................................................................................................................50

Scan Resume Time ....................................................................................................................................................50

Frequency/Channel Display Mode .............................................................................................................................51

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Tone Burst Tone ........................................................................................................................................................51

DTMF Transmitting Time ............................................................................................................................................52

Beep Volume level .....................................................................................................................................................52

Priority Channel Setup ...............................................................................................................................................53

Current Battery Voltage Display .................................................................................................................................53

Resume Factory Default (RESET) .............................................................................................................................54

DEFAULT SETTINGS ...................................................................................................................................................55

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ..........................................................................................................................................56

RECOMMENDED INSTALLATION OF EARPHONE MICROPHONE...........................................................................57

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................................................................................58

TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE ......................................................................................................................................60

ATTACHED CHART .......................................................................................................................................................62

CTCSS Frequency Chart ...........................................................................................................................................62

DCS Chart ..................................................................................................................................................................63

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STANDARD ACCESSORIES

Standard Accessories

Hand Strap

Antenna Battery

Charger AC Adaptor

Belt Clip Instruction

Manual

NOTE: Accessories may differ depending on the version you have purchased. Please contact your local

dealer for details of standard accessories and the warranty-policy before purchase.

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You may set the radio as VFO mode and Channel mode. There are also different setting parameters to

properly set functions as per your operating comfort.

OPERATION MODE (VFO mode and Channel mode)

1. By programming software:

In PC programming utility software, "General Setting" menu, choose "Display Mode" to select VFO

mode or Channel mode.

2. By manual setup:

Please refer to "Display Mode" in Page 51.

VFO Mode: In this mode, press

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D

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key to switch between Channel mode and VFO.

A.Memory mode/Freq.+channel display: At this mode, when set display as

"

FREQ

", it enters into Frequency + Channel mode. Once the radio is turned

off or switched to another channel, the temporary setting will be erased and

back to initial settings. (As pic 1)

B.Memory mode/Name tag+channel number display: When set display as

"

NAME

", it will display corresponding channel name when the current channel

is edited with name in advance. Otherwise, it will display frequency and

channel number. Its operations are the same as frequency + channel mode.

(As pic 2)

C.VFO Mode（Frequency mode): This mode shows only frequency on the

display. Set mode operation and Channel setting are stored as the latest

value. Once the radio is turned off or changed to new frequency using VFO,

the value remains until next change. (As pic 3)

(Pic 1)

(Pic 2)

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3.Commercial radio Mode:

When set display mode as "CH", it enters into Commercial radio mode. At this

mode, except scanning, talk around/frequency reverse, DTMF encode or editing,

BEEP on/off and keypad lock, all other functions should be set by PC software

in advance to the operation (As pic 4). If name tag is programmed, the LCD will

display current channel and name tag. (As pic 5)

(Pic 4)

(Pic 5)

NOTE: In Commercial radio mode, you can't switch the mode to VFO or

channel manually, but you must use PC utility software.

4. In each operating mode, access to the set mode is possible.

OPERATION MODE (VFO mode and Channel mode)

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